Topic: Awards and Honors

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Boone Chamber of Commerce presents third annual 4 Under 40 awards
Watauga Democrat
April 11, 2019
Four emerging leaders and a trusted advocate for young professionals were honored during the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 10, at Harvest House of Boone.
Michelle Melton named winner of Staff Shout Out program’s March drawing
April 10, 2019
Michelle Melton, web developer/programmer in Appalachian’s Center for Academic Excellence, said receiving her Staff Shout Out was a “pleasant surprise” — “I truly look forward to coming to work every day.”
AppTV show ‘Religion in Life’ recognized with RCC Wilbur Award
March 26, 2019
The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) recognized “Religion in Life” host Dr. Ozzie Ostwalt, professor of philosophy and religion at Appalachian, for the episode in which Ostwalt interviews Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Winners announced for 2019 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program
March 21, 2019
The winning teams earned awards up to $10,000 each from the Office of the Chancellor and Division of Academic Affairs.
Dr. Lucy Purgason receives Chi Sigma Iota JCLA Outstanding Article Award
March 15, 2019
Purgason, an assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling, along with her co-authors, was recognized for the article “Mentoring Counselor Education Students: A Delphi Study with Leaders in the Field.”
New director named for Appalachian’s Interprofessional Clinic
March 12, 2019
Appalachian alumnus Bryan Belcher ’97 has been appointed director of the Beaver College of Health Sciences Interprofessional Clinic. The clinic enables students to learn important skills while providing needed services to the community.
Bienenstock Furniture Library Announces 2019 Furniture Design Competition Winners
Furniture World
March 11, 2019
There were 32 entries from 7 different colleges. Colleges represented included: Weber State, Kendall, SCAD, Appalachian State University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Idaho, and the University of Houston. John Lalevee of Appalachian State University won the first place award for Furniture Design.
Dr. Sonja Ardoin recognized for scholarship, teaching, service and more
March 8, 2019
The American College Personnel Association and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators have recognized Ardoin for her scholarship, teaching and service in higher education, and her outstanding commitment to the field of student affairs.
Dr. Cameron Lippard named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Sociology
March 7, 2019
Lippard, who served as the Department of Sociology’s interim chair in the fall 2018 semester, assumed his new position as chair on March 1.
Water quality, volcanic destruction and glacier recession among Appalachian's research highlighted at national conference
March 6, 2019
Fifteen Appalachian State University students, alumni and faculty attended the 2018 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C., where the students and alumni presented research in a range of earth science topics.
New River Light and Power recognized with Public Power Award of Excellence
March 6, 2019
New River Light and Power was recognized for its achievements in all five award categories: communicating the value of public power, grid modernization, continuous improvement, workforce development and wholesale power cost.
Setzer named executive director of national alumni and parent engagement for Appalachian State University
March 1, 2019
Appalachian alumnus Patrick Setzer ’90 ’98 will assume his new role April 1. Setzer, who has been employed at Appalachian since 1990, has served as executive director of alumni affairs for Appalachian since 2010.
Beaver College of Health Sciences announces new chair of its Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
Feb. 22, 2019
Dr. Melissa Weddell has accepted the position of chair after a national search. She has served as interim chair of the department for the past nine months.
4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
Feb. 11, 2019
Reciprocal Exchange Award recipients Drs. Jesse Lutabingwa, Brian MacHarg, Suzi Mills and Chishimba Nathan Mowa will travel to sub-Saharan African countries this spring to implement four separate projects alongside Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni.
Tau Sigma awards 3 Appalachian transfer students $9K in scholarships
Feb. 8, 2019
Seniors Nolan McDaniel, Holly Parsons and Gretchen Synk — all of whom are officers in the Gamma Nu Chapter of Tau Sigma at Appalachian — will use their scholarship funding for graduate school, study abroad and more.
Staff Shout Out program announces winner for December 2018/January drawing
Feb. 7, 2019
Eric Gormly, program director of student veteran services, is the drawing winner. He received a received a Staff Shout Out for being a volunteer coordinator for Appalachian’s December 2018 commencement ceremonies.
School psychology alumnae, faculty member receive top awards from the NCSPA
Feb. 7, 2019
Appalachian alumnae Jennifer Reilly ’09 and Amy Lowder ’03, along with psychology professor Dr. Jim Deni, received the NCSPA’s 2018 Practitioner of the Year and Innovative Practice awards and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively.
Dr. Benjamin Powell named among UNC System’s 2019 Faculty Fellows
Feb. 1, 2019
Powell will spend one year researching academic affairs and assist in introducing new strategies to the teaching and learning environment as part of the UNC System’s 2019 Digital Learning Project.